The Wonder Years Academy - Somerville NJ Regular Child Care Center

250 ROUTE 202/206 , SOMERVILLE NJ 08876
(908) 575-1900

About the Provider

Description:

At The Wonder Years Academy you are treated special.  From your initial phone call to your private tour and through your daily experiences...you and your child will regard The Wonder Years Academy as a home away from home.....and everyday we’ll show you why “If it can’t be home....it should be here.”

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 18ROB0003
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Rate Range part time-fulltime
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, spanish
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Nikki Bryant (nbryant@communitychildcaresolutions.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-07-21 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

Violation Observed: Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all vinyl climbing equipment is kept in good repair in room 4.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include

Violation Observed: Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. The center staff could not locate the illness log.
2023-05-09 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that sleeping equipment in room 4 is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. There are 2 cribs that have a crib sheet that is not tight fitting.
2023-05-09 3A:52-5.3(r)
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

Violation Observed: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that the closet near the playground door is locked at all times wherein paint and other items are stored.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-4.4(a)(2)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in room 3.
2023-05-09 3A:52-6.1(g)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

Violation Observed: Ensure that room 2 that cares for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment.
2023-05-09 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time.

Violation Observed: Ensure that materials in room 2 are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. The teacher got the container of magnets from the shelf and placed it in front of 2 children.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan. A new child in room 4 started at the center a week prior and a plan is not available at the center.
2023-05-09 2023-07-21 3A:52-7.6(a)(2)
The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.

Violation Observed: Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head.
2023-05-09 2023-07-21 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(iii)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children in room 3 wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions or other bodily secretions.
2023-05-09 2023-07-21 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions.

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff in room 3 wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions or other bodily fluids.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surface in room 3 is non-absorbent and in good repair.
2023-05-09 2023-06-13 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
2023-05-09 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2)
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

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